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Month: June 2018

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June 29, 2018 0

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An exclusive Soneva Maldives offer for the readers of my blog

June 28, 2018 0

This August eight Michelin stars will light up Soneva Fushi’s kitchens […]

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Trip report: Austrian Airlines B777 Business Class Colombo to Vienna

June 27, 2018 1

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Top 10 best airline liveries in the world

June 25, 2018 7

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Travel tip: what’s the best way to book an Aman hotel?

June 22, 2018 5

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Review of PHENOMENAL Amanwella (Tangalle, Sri Lanka)

June 20, 2018 3

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Top 10 best luxury hotels in Russia

June 18, 2018 0

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Travel series: a travel guide to Sri Lanka

June 15, 2018 0

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Review of Amangalla (Fort Galle, Sri Lanka)

June 13, 2018 1

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Top 10 most amazing treehouse hotels in the world

June 11, 2018 0

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Travel tip: enjoy discounts & benefits with a Maldives & Sri Lanka combo package

June 8, 2018 0

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Review: Wild Coast Tented Lodge (Yala National Park, Sri Lanka)

June 6, 2018 3

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Top 10 best things to see & do in Sri Lanka

June 4, 2018 0

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Tomorrow, I'll upload on my YouTube channel a vide Tomorrow, I'll upload on my YouTube channel a video with a full tour of 5-star Verdura Resort & Spa on the sunny Italian island of Sicily. Managed by @Roccofortehotels, @VerduraResortSicily is one of Europe's premier golf and beach resorts, offering extensive spa treatments & exclusive restaurants. Stay tuned for some much needed holiday & dolce vita vibes! ❤️🇮🇹 
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Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at T Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at The Royal Hawaiian, the most iconic resort in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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When The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927, the hotel – also known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific” – ushered in a new era of luxury travel to Hawaii. With its rich history, magnificent Spanish-Moorish architecture, and connection to Hawaiian culture, this iconic Honolulu hotel is spectacularly located on the famed Waikiki Beach and the ideal starting point to any adventure in Honolulu. 
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The 528 rooms and suites at The Royal Hawaiian feature modern comfort, indigenous accents and refined luxury. In the Royal Beach Tower, each room provides an intimate lanai for a private vantage point of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. In the Historic Building, fresh and elegant guest rooms are furnished with custom dark wood, crisp white bedding, boudoir pillows, a warm paint palette accented by a bold fuchsia pink and platinum silver headboard. The resort’s signature restaurant, Azure Restaurant, is perched along the Waikiki beachfront and serves some of the best seafood in Honolulu.
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Have you ever stayed at The Royal Hawaiian? If so, what was your experience?
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I published on my travel blog (link in profile) my I published on my travel blog (link in profile) my review of my @Delta flight in Business Class (or Delta One, as it’s called by the airline) from Detroit (USA) to Amsterdam (The Netherlands). The flight was operated by a brand new Airbus A350. 
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In 2017, Delta was the first airline to introduce an all-suite Business Class concept (although other airlines quickly followed suit, like Qatar Airways with the introduction of the QSuite). Overall, I was very impressed by the layout, privacy and space offered by the Delta One Suite, which ranks among my favorite Business Class products. In addition, the soft product on this flights was excellent, with chef-curated meals, wine pairings by Delta’s Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, terrific Westin in-flight bedding, and TUMI amenity kits featuring premium Le Labo skincare. The Delta One Suite is currently only available on Delta’s A350 and A330neo aircraft, which operate selected routes such as Seattle to Tokyo and Detroit to Amsterdam.
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Have you ever flown in Delta's One Suite? If so, what was your experience?
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Investment in travel is an investment in yourself Investment in travel is an investment in yourself – Matthew Karsten
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Photo: Blyde River Canyon in South Africa (one of the most beautiful places that I have ever seen). It is the third-largest canyon on Earth, behind the Grand Canyon (USA) and the Fish River Canyon (Namibia). Unlike the Grand and Fish River Canyon, the Blyde River Canyon is a "green canyon" which is dominated by subtropical vegetation.
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The boutique resort of Ladera on the Caribbean Isl The boutique resort of Ladera on the Caribbean Island of St Lucia was the first real luxury resorts that I visited in my life. It remains one of the world's most exceptional and romantic places to stay. 
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@LaderaResort was once part of Rabot Estate, one of the Caribbean’s oldest and most famous cocoa plantations. In 1982, it was transformed into the unique resort it is today. Hanging on a cliff around 1000 ft (335 m) above the intensely blue Caribbean Sea, the resorts offers a dramatic view on the volcanic twin Piton Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All 37 suites come with a private plunge pool and have an open wall to expose the breathtaking vistas and gorgeous sunsets.
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I published on my YouTube channel (link in profile I published on my YouTube channel (link in profile) a video featuring a Business Class flight with @Delta Air Lines onboard a brand new Airbus A350 from Detroit (USA) to Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Delta's A350 Business Class is called "Delta One Suite" and it's one of the best product I've ever flown, featuring sliding doors and complete privacy for all passengers. Enjoy the video & the weekend!
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Tomorrow, I will publish on my YouTube channel (li Tomorrow, I will publish on my YouTube channel (link in profile) a video featuring a Business Class flight with @Delta Air Lines onboard a brand new Airbus A350 from Detroit (USA) to Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Delta's A350 Business Class is called "Delta One Suite" and it's one of the best products I've ever flown. Stay tuned!
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Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at o Throwback Thursday! A few years ago, I stayed at one of Australia's most legendary resorts, Hayman Island. At the time of my stay, the property was a One&Only resort but management has shifted to the InterContinental Hotel Group since then.
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Located in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, @IntercontinentalHaymanIsland is the northernmost of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland. Within this private island resort, stylish elegance reflects the harmony of nature with 68 beautifully appointed accommodation set against the backdrop of the Coral Sea. Facilities include 3 pools, a top-notch spa, and 5 dining venues. 
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There's a review of Hayman Island on my blog and a video on my YouTube channel (links in profile). Have you ever stayed at Hayman Island? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment.
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I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a I published on my travel blog (link in profile) a review of a (pre-covid) Business Class flight onboard a British Airways Airbus A380 from London to Miami. 
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The A380 is British Airways’ largest wide-body plane and flagship aircraft. The airline has 12 A380s in its fleet, which have remained grounded for the duration of the pandemic. Contrary to other airlines, British Airways still considers the A380 to be a valued part of its fleet and has currently no plans to retire the jumbojets. 
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While I am still impressed by the A380 (and feel honored every time I can fly in one), I was not impressed by the Business Class service provided by British Airways on this flight (e.g. mediocre food and broken seat features). That said, since I took this flight, British Airways has dramatically stepped up its game with the introduction of new and impressive service concepts (e.g. catering, bedding, etc …).
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